Joakim Lagergren - plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open

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Joakim Lagergren

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Joakim Lagergren - holds the trophy after winning the The Rocco Forte Open at the Verdura Golf Resort

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Biography

Earned his first European Tour win at the 2018 Rocco Forte Sicilian Open, defeating Mike Lorenzo-Vera with a birdie on the first play-off hole.
Turned professional in 2010 and started his career on the Nordic League. Graduated from Qualifying School in 2011 but had to return for the next three seasons.
Won on the Challenge Tour in 2014 and retained his card for the first time in 2015.
Started playing golf when he was six years old, after his stepfather Ola Eliasson, then a European Tour professional, came into his family.
A big fan of house music, particularly Swedish House Mafia.